Ferrari 458 Spider European and U.S. Prices Announced

U.S. buyers receive a discount of approximately $47,000 when compared to European counterparts.

Ferrari has published pricing details for the Ferrari 458 Spider.

The 458 European model with the folding hard-top roof is expected to sell for EUR226,800. Sales will begin next month.

Ferrari 458 Spider European and U.S. Prices Announced

The 458 Spider in the United States will retail at $257,000, and go on sale January 2012.

The current exchange rate of 1 euro = 1.35 US Dollars means that American buyers get a discount around $47,000 when compared to their European counterparts.

The aluminum folding hard-top roof of the 458 Spider is made by Webasto AG in Germany. It also serves as the roof for the California cabriolet. It is one of few rear-engine cars with a retractable hard-top roof that can be folded up or down in just 14 seconds.

The same 4.5-liter V8 engine that powers the 458 Spider from the 458 Italia coupe produces 570 PS (425kW / 563bhp) as well as 540 Nm (398 lbft).